Underarm Whitening At Home.

Dark underarms can be really embarrassing, especially during the summers. Winters are almost over and summers are about to set in. It's again time for all of us to be conscious of our underarms and people trying to peek at it every time we raise our hands.

The skin at our underarms area is really sensitive and therefore it is prone to a variety of problems like rashes, pigmentation, darkness, odour etc. So if you are among those people who lean towards full sleeved outfits even during the summers, don’t worry you are not alone. We feel you!

So what if I tell you that you can now flaunt smooth, even-toned underarms by the simplest of means, right at your home and without spending a stack of dollars! Unbelievable right?? But trust me it’s true.

If the underarms are simply darker than the rest of the body then the causes can be many. You can consult a dermatologist if you want, but since it is no medical condition, I suggest you save your money. Dark underarms can result from shaving, using deodorants with alcohol, perspiration, chemical loaded hair removal creams, poor ventilation etc. I understand if you feel the desperate need of treating this problem and you feel you are the only one and God is punishing you for some reason.

You are not alone and you should stop worrying. Here are some tips that can save you from this.

METHODS TO WHITEN DARK UNDERARMS AT HOME:

 POTATO:

Surprising as it is. This kitchen ingredient can be very helpful in lightening dark underarms. It contains natural bleaching agents that get rid of the darkness.

• Simply cut the potatoes in slices and rub the slices on your underarms.

• Leave it for about for 15-20 minutes then rinse it off with cold water. Repeat this process twice a day until you see improvement.

 APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

ACV has tons of benefits when it comes to skin related issues. It contains amino acids that work on dead skin cells by exfoliating the skin.

• Mix apple cider vinegar and baking soda in a bowl and let it bubble. When the fizzing stops apply the paste onto your underarms.

• Let it dry. Then scrub it and rinse it off with cold water. Do this 2 times a week for best results.

 COCONUT OIL:

Coconut oil also has millions of skin-related benefits. The vitamin E in coconut oil makes it one of the best and natural skin lightening agents.

• Massage the coconut oil onto your underarms and keep it for about 15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water. Repeated use of it will help lighten your underarms over time.

 LEMON:

Lemon is filled with antibacterial properties. It also acts as a natural bleaching agent that helps to lighten pigmented skin. It also helps in exfoliating the dead skin cells and fights body odour.

• Cut the lemon into half and rub each slice onto your underarms. Let it sits for about 15-20 minutes.

• Then shower as you normally would. Do this 2 times a day for best results.

 CUCUMBER:

Cucumbers also have many skin related beneficial properties. It is also a natural bleaching agent but it is also calming and soothing at the same time. It is also a healing agent.

• Grate a cucumber and strain out the juice. Apply this juice daily onto your underarms with the help of a cotton ball.

• Leave it for about 15-20 minutes, then rinse it off. Keep doing this until you finally see the results.

 ORANGE PEEL:

Oranges are rich in vitamin C which helps in lightening and brightening of the skin.

• Dry out some orange peels under the sun and then grind them to make a powder. Mix this powder with rose water and raw milk. Mix it well to make a thick paste.

• Scrub your underarms with this paste for about 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it off with cold water. Do this 3 times a week to see visible results.

 GRAM FLOUR:

Another great home remedy is gram flour(Besan). It reduces the sebum production keeping your underarms dry and fresh. It also helps with skin brightening.

• Mix 2 tablespoon of gram flour with a few drops of lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric. Turmeric also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are good for your skin.

• Make this into a thick paste and apply it to your underarms. Let it dry for about 30 minutes then rinse it off with cold water. Do this 3 times a week.

 MILK:

Milk has plenty of vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids. With all these properties it is believed to be the best skin whitening agent.

• Take 4 tablespoons of raw milk and add equal amounts of honey and gram flour to it. Mix it well until you get a thick paste.

• Apply this onto your underarms and let it dry for about15-20 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water. Do this 2 times a week.

 OLIVE OIL:

Olive oil also brightens and lightens your skin. It also nourishes and conditions skin.

• Mix 2 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Mix it well.

• Apply this mixture onto your underarms and scrub gently for about 5 minutes. Leave it 4 another 10 minutes then wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this 2 times a week.

 ALOE VERA:

Filled with anti-bacterial anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing goodness this herbal plant works wonders on your skin.

• Take about 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and apply it to your underarms. Leave it for about 15 minutes.

• Then rinse it off with cold water. You can also mix aloe vera with lemon or papaya for better results.

 SANDALWOOD:

Sandalwood has been used for skin lightening since the age of our grandmas. This age-old agent has a cooling effect and also controls body odour.

• Mix4 tablespoon of sandalwood powder with 2 tablespoons of rose water and apply it to your underarms.

• Leave it for about 10-15 minutes then wash it off with cold water. Do this 2-3 times a week.

 TOMATO:

Tomatoes have bleaching properties that are very effective in lightening and whitening of the skin.

• Grate a tomato and strain the juice. Rub the juice on your underarms and let it dry for about 20 minutes.

• Rinse it off with cold water. Do this 2-3 times a week.

 TURMERIC:

Turmeric has a powerful compound called curcumin which helps in reducing melanin production. It also contains phytosterols and fatty acids which reduces oil production.

• Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric and 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix it well and apply it on your underarms.

•  Leave this for about 30 minutes then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this 3 times a week to get best results.

 MULTANI MITTI(FULLER’S EARTH) :

This product is magical for problems such as skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation.

• Mix 2 tablespoon of Multani mitti and few drops of lemon juice and a little water to make a fine paste. Apply this onto your underarms.

• Leave it for about 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this 2 times a week to get the desired results.

So, guys, that’s all for today’s article, hope it helped. Try these simple tricks at home, and flaunt you’re beautiful, even-toned, a celeb like underarms. Stay beautiful.